The Privacy Shield framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States

Protecting the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States

Every EU citizen enjoys the same fundamental rights based on the values of equality, non-discrimination, inclusion, human dignity, freedom and democracy. These values are fortified and protected by the rule of law, spelled out in the EU Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

The Commission reinforces the right for EU citizens to cross borders effortlessly, as well as to live, work, study and get married in other EU countries, while safeguarding their personal data and empowering them as consumers.

Peace remains one of EU's fundamental principles and demands efficient and competent approach to terrorism, human trafficking and cybercrime.

Working in mutual trust on criminal matters to fight human trafficking, smuggling and corruption. Creating a European area of justice by linking the different national legal systems across the EU, making life easier for citizens and companies.

Protecting the rule of law and fundamental rights by concluding the EU's accession to the European Convention of Human Rights and ensuring all Commission proposals respect the European Charter of Human Rights. The Anti-Discrimination Directive fights discrimination and promotes gender equality.